Thomas Jones

Media guide musings: Drafted seventh overall by Arizona in 2000 out of University of Virginia. Completed psychology degree in 1999, spent senior year taking grad school classes. Traded to Tampa Bay in 2003 off-season for Marquise Walker, signed by Bears as an unrestricted free agent in 2004 off-season, signed through 2007. His 1,335 yards in 2005 were the most by a Bears running back not named "Walter." Has gained more yards each season of his career (373-380-511-627-948-1,335). Younger brother Julius plays for Dallas.

Vitals: 27 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 215 pounds

Favorite pro team growing up: Bears

College team growing up: Tennessee

Favorite non-football sport to play: Basketball

Favorite player growing up: Walter Payton

What's on the iPod when you work out? CamRon, Jay-Z, G-Unit

Toughest 1-on-1 match-up you've ever faced: Junior Seau

Favorite game you've ever played in: Had 462 yards in a high school game junior year

Toughest loss you've ever had as a player: UVa.-Georgia Tech, up 38-17 after three quarters, lost 41-38

Toughest loss you've watched as a fan: The Fumble

Favorite team right now not named "Bears": I don't watch other sports

Best advice you ever received: "Hard work pays off"

High school mascot: Vikings

TV show you can't miss: The Cosby Show in syndication

Last book you read: A finance book, can't remember the name

Favorite movie: Slingblade